Willy's Pictures

Willy's Pictures

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Synopsis

Willy's pictures look like great works of art, but not quite. Willy has added himself and his friends to famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso and many more. Delight in Willy's portfolio, then open the fold-out pages to see the original pictures and learn about those who painted them.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 08 Oct 2001

ISBN 10: 0744582407
ISBN 13: 9780744582406
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Anthony Browne has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice, the Kurt Maschler Award twice, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award for services to children's literature. He has also been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Media Reviews
Each painterly pastiche is an absorbing showcase of surreal twists and awesome skill. An inspired and unique way of introducing children to the history of art. The Independent; A richly rewarding read to be enjoyed at many levels. Junior Education Book of the Month.
Author Bio
Anthony Browne is one of the most popular and stylistically distinctive children's book artists with a number of outstanding titles to his credit. These include five books featuring Willy: Willy the Wimp, Willy the Champ, Willy and Hugh, Willy the Wizard and Willy the Dreamer, as well as Gorilla (Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award); Changes; The Tunnel; I Like Books; Things I Like; Look What I've Got!; Piggybook; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Winner of the Kurt Maschler Award); Hansel and Gretel; Zoo (Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal) and King Kong (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal). He recently won the illustration section of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for his services to children's literature. He lives with his family in Kent.